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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Nauman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pockett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Nauman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nauman.
Nauman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pockett closes the distance and pushes Nauman back into the cage.
Nauman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nauman jumps guard but Pockett stands there with Nauman around his waist. Nauman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pockett wants to get back to striking at distance but Nauman won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Pockett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pockett jumps guard and drags Nauman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nauman stopping the sweep attempt from Pockett.
Pockett wants to get back to his feet but Nauman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nauman trying to control but Pockett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pockett controlling Nauman's posture.
Nauman wants to control from the top but Pockett keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alistair Nauman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pockett clinches up with Nauman and pushes him back against the cage.
Nauman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pockett shoots in looking for a takedown but Nauman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pockett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pockett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pockett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nauman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pockett somewhat.
Nauman moves in looking to clinch but Pockett pushes him off.
Nauman tries to close the distance and clinch but Pockett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pockett moves into the clinch.
Pockett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nauman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pockett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nauman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pockett prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nauman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pockett is defending well for now.
Nauman tries to land knees in the clinch but Pockett avoids the damage to the body.
Pockett tries to break free but Nauman pushes him back against the cage.
Nauman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nauman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pockett darts in and clinches Nauman up against the cage.
Pockett jumps guard but Nauman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nauman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pockett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nauman prevents it.
Pockett tries to land knees in the clinch but Nauman avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nauman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pockett tries to score a body lock takedown but Nauman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pockett avoiding damage as Nauman throws knees to the body.
Pockett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pockett tries to pull guard but Nauman won't allow it.
Pockett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nauman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pockett lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pockett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nauman.
Nice body punch from Pockett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pockett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Pockett with that takedown attempt.
Pockett fails with a takedown attempt.
Pockett cracks Nauman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nauman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pockett fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Nauman. No joy for Pockett on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pockett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nauman breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pockett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nauman is looking to clinch.
Pockett shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nauman throws a head kick that misses.
Nauman throws a head kick but Pockett moves out of range.
Pockett looks for a takedown but Nauman sprawls well.
Jack Pockett is winning the standup battle so far.
Nauman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pockett sprawls well. Pockett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nauman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pockett fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nauman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pockett as he avoids it easily.
Pockett has closed the distance and engaged Nauman in a clinch.
Nauman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pockett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nauman can't get the takedown.
Pockett has Nauman pressed against the cage, preventing Nauman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nauman trying to land knees to the body.
Nauman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pockett is defending well for now.
Nauman is trying to break the clinch but Pockett has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pockett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nauman is defending well for now.
Pockett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nauman keeps control of Pockett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pockett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nauman walks away with a smile on his face. Pockett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pockett moves into the clinch.
Pockett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nauman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pockett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pockett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pockett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pockett.
Nauman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Pockett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nauman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nauman tries to keep at a distance but Pockett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pockett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nauman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pockett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nauman or not.
Nauman trying to land knees to the body.
Pockett decides to pull guard.
Pockett wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nauman throws a big elbow that misses.
Pockett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nauman won't allow Pockett to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pockett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Pockett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nauman doesn't seem phased though.
Pockett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nauman as he avoids it easily.
Nauman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pockett shoots in but no luck this time.
Nauman wants to clinch up but Pockett keeps it at a distance.
Pockett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nauman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pockett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pockett has closed the distance and engaged Nauman in a clinch.
Pockett drags the fight down to the ground.
Nauman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pockett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pockett keeping moving, preventing Nauman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nauman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nauman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nauman tries to stand but Pockett is controlling from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alistair Nauman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nauman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pockett fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pockett gets tackled into the cage by Nauman. Nauman maintains the clinch.
Jack Pockett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nauman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pockett to keep the fight standing.
Pockett wants to break free but Nauman has control.
Pockett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nauman walks away with a smile on his face. Pockett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nauman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pockett is just out of range.
Pockett tries to land a front kick but Nauman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pockett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pockett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nauman up against the cage.
Nauman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pockett to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pockett is trying to break free.
Pockett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pockett has Nauman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nauman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nauman misses with a punch to the body.
Nauman tries to land knees in the clinch but Pockett avoids the damage to the body.
Pockett dodges an elbow strike from Nauman.
Pockett working hard to break the clinch.
Nauman jumps into guard, dragging Pockett to the mat.
Pockett wants to control from the top but Nauman keeps moving.
Pockett controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pockett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pockett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alistair Nauman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pockett fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nauman moves in looking to clinch but Pockett pushes him off.
Jack Pockett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pockett instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Pockett.
Well Pockett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Pockett!
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energy
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